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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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